Tag Archives: Judge Carolyn McHugh

10th Circuit adopts “tender rule” to determine when prisoner claims are subject to the PLRA’s exhaustion requirement

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 12, 2019

Billy May was in federal prison during an outbreak of scabies. The prison required all inmates to take Invermectin to address the problem, but May refused because he was allergic to it. The prison quarantined May in a special housing … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions and Analysis, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , | Comments Off on 10th Circuit adopts “tender rule” to determine when prisoner claims are subject to the PLRA’s exhaustion requirement

10th Circuit affirms injunction against ban aimed at jury nullification advocacy outside courthouse

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on April 11, 2016

On Friday, the Tenth Circuit has affirmed a preliminary injunction entered against a Colorado state trial court to prevent it from enforcing a rule prohibiting expressive activities in a plaza outside the courthouse. The rule was targeted at advocates of … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinions and Analysis, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on 10th Circuit affirms injunction against ban aimed at jury nullification advocacy outside courthouse

10th Circuit reduces $25.5 million punitive award to $1.95 million

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on April 5, 2016

Last week, the Tenth Circuit issued its decision in a closely-watched punitive damages case, Lompe v. Sunridge Partners, LLC. The case arose from a lawsuit filed by Amber Lompe, a 20-year old college student in Wyoming, who suffered carbon monoxide … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions and Analysis, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 10th Circuit reduces $25.5 million punitive award to $1.95 million

10th Circuit rejects habeas claim in Ryder death penalty case

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 12, 2016

James Chandler Ryder believed that the apocalypse would occur on January 1, 2000, and planned to flee to the Yukon, where he believed he could survive that event. Daisy Hallum and her son, Sam, were storing supplies that Mr. Ryder … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinions and Analysis, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on 10th Circuit rejects habeas claim in Ryder death penalty case

Senate confirms Judge Carolyn McHugh to Tenth Circuit

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on March 12, 2014

Today the Senate voted 98-0 to confirm Utah Court of Appeals Judge Carolyn McHugh to the Tenth Circuit. Thomas Burr has this story about today’s events in the Salt Lake Tribune. For my previous posts on Judge McHugh’s nomination, please see … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , | Comments Off on Senate confirms Judge Carolyn McHugh to Tenth Circuit

“Senate set to elevate Utah judge to 10th Circuit”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on March 11, 2014

According to this report by Thomas Burr in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Senate is likely to confirm Judge Carolyn McHugh of the Utah Court of Appeals to the Tenth Circuit. You can read my previous posts about President Obama’s … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , | Comments Off on “Senate set to elevate Utah judge to 10th Circuit”

“Utahn lauded as 10th Circuit appeals court pick”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on September 26, 2013

How Appealing has this post about yesterday’s Senate confirmation hearing for Utah Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Carolyn McHugh, who seems likely to be our next judge on the Tenth Circuit. You can read my earlier post about Presiding Judge … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tenth Circuit | Tagged , | Comments Off on “Utahn lauded as 10th Circuit appeals court pick”

Obama appoints Judge Carolyn McHugh to the Tenth Circuit

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 17, 2013

President Obama has named Judge Carolyn McHugh of the Utah Court of Appeals to the Tenth Circuit, according to this report in the Salt Lake Tribune. The White House’s announcement is here.  Judge McHugh’s Wikipedia page, which seems more informative than … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Tenth Circuit | Tagged | Comments Off on Obama appoints Judge Carolyn McHugh to the Tenth Circuit